Electrical & Technology Apprentice

Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large-scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields, and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products.

We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.

Are you looking for a career where no two days are the same? Do you enjoy practical, hands‑on work and want to earn while you learn?

At Colas
, we're looking for 2 x motivated individuals to join our team as Electrical & Technology Apprentices to be based at our Hilton Park depot, WV11 2AT
. This is an exciting opportunity to kick‑start your career while working towards a Level 2 Highway Electrical Maintenance and Installation Operative Apprenticeship with Nottingham College
.

As an Electrical & Technology Apprentice
, you'll begin an exciting career maintaining the electrical and technology assets that keep the UK's strategic road network safe and operational. Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll gain hands‑on experience installing, maintaining and repairing a variety of roadside technology, including street lighting, traffic signals, illuminated signs, safety cameras and communication systems.

This is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn
, developing valuable technical skills while working towards a nationally recognised qualification and building a long‑term career with Colas.

You'll complete a Level 2 Highway Electrical Maintenance and Installation Operative Apprenticeship delivered by Nottingham College (you must be able to travel to college when required).

Over approximately 24 months
, you'll combine practical, on-the-job learning with classroom-based study, developing the knowledge and skills required to become a qualified Highway Electrical Operative.

• Install, inspect and maintain highway electrical equipment.
• Carry out fault finding and first‑line repairs.
• Work safely on live highways and construction sites.
• Install cables and electrical connections.
• Use specialist tools, plant and access equipment (MEWPs).
• Follow health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Plan and organise work activities.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• Level 2 Highway Electrical Maintenance & Installation Operative Apprenticeship
• Level 2 Certificate in Highway Electrical Work
• Level 2 NVQ in Highway Electrical Systems

Every apprentice is assigned a dedicated mentor who will support your development throughout the programme and help you build the confidence and experience needed to succeed.

Successful completion of the apprenticeship can open the door to further development, including Level 3 qualifications and specialist or supervisory roles within Colas.

As an Electrical & Technology Apprentice, you will:

• Learn alongside experienced engineers, developing practical skills in highway electrical maintenance.
• Assist with the installation, inspection, maintenance and repair of roadside electrical and technology assets.
• Attend Nottingham College and successfully complete all apprenticeship training, coursework and assessments.
• Gain knowledge of highway electrical systems, tools, equipment and industry best practice.
• Support planned maintenance, reactive repairs and emergency response activities across the Area 9 network.
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